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U Win Tun, Minister of Environmental Conservation and Forestry: Interview
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Interview: U Win Tun What investment opportunities exist in wood-based industries? What steps can Myanmar take to encourage further investment in timber processing? U WIN TUN: Recent reforms to the investment law have allowed forestry investors 100% investment in woodbased industries, which has increased foreign interest. In my opinion, Myanmar has to take action in order to move forward and encourage…
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U Chit Khine, Chairman, Myanmar Rice Federation: Interview
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Interview: U Chit Khine Recent reforms have put Myanmar back on the international investor map. What potential does it have to reclaim its title as the “rice bowl of Asia”? U CHIT KHINE: Recently we have noticed significant interest and increased investment from the international business community. Local investors are similarly expanding their investments, upgrading their facilities and enriching…
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U Maung Ko, Chairman, Myanmar Federation of Mining Association (CEC): Interview
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Interview: U Maung Ko How has the mining sector evolved in recent years in comparison to other sectors of the economy? U MAUNG KO: For decades Myanmar’s merchants, local businesses, and national and regional governments lost contact with the international community. Thanks to ongoing democratic reform, countries that had a relationship with Myanmar in the past have started to reengage. Foreign…
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Dr Myint Aung, Minister of Mines: Interview
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Interview: Dr Myint Aung Recent reforms have made Myanmar a desirable investment destination. How can the country attract further foreign investment to the mining sector? DR MYINT AUNG: Extensive measures have been put in place to encourage sustainable development, and this should be able to result in benefits for both investors and the government. These efforts have been documented in the new mining…
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Rehan Khan, Managing Director, Coca-Cola Myanmar: Interview
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Interview: Rehan Khan What should be the top priorities for companies engaged in responsible investment in Myanmar? REHAN KHAN: Multinational companies entering the market should ensure that their efforts lead to meaningful, measurable progress for the country and the people of Myanmar. Responsible investment comes in many forms and should be embedded in the core of operations. Entering the market…
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Stuart Dean, CEO, General Electric ASEAN: Interview
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Interview: Stuard Dean What were the deciding factors that led to entering the Myanmar market? How does it differ from other emerging economies? STUART DEAN: Myanmar is a market with huge opportunity for growth given the need for infrastructure development, advancements in transport, better health care facilities and power generation in urban and rural areas. Though pleased with our encouraging market…
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Dr Ye Moe Myint, Hospital Administrator, Pun Hlaing Hospital: Interview
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Interview: Dr Ye Moe Myint What impact are the under-penetration of health services and the low number of hospital beds having? What can be done to ease overcrowding? DR YE MOE MYINT: Maternal and child care, especially in remote rural districts, is an example of how below-par health infrastructure is affecting services. Childbirth remains the number one cause of death for women, which speaks to…
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U Set Aung, Chairman, Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ): Interview
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Interview: U Set Aung Which industries do you think show the most potential growth, as far as Thilawa is concerned? U SET AUNG: So far we have received letters of intent for 45 factories from 11 countries across the globe, with interest being expressed for many different types of manufacturing. Out of these 11 countries, the majority of companies are from Japan and from Hong Kong, in addition to…
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Hidetoshi Nishimura, Executive Director, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA): Interview
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Interview:Hidetoshi Nishimura What priorities have been identified by the Myanmar Comprehensive Development Vision (MCDV)? HIDETOSHI NISHIMURA: The MCDV was formulated by ERIA under the guidance of the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development (NPED), in close cooperation with other ministries. It provided a set of growth strategies for Myanmar’s National Comprehensive Development…
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Barack Obama, US President, on sharing knowledge for a prosperous and progressive South-east Asia: Viewpoint
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Two years ago, I was the first American president to visit this country, and I was deeply moved by the generous hospitality that greeted us here. I was inspired by the incredible diversity and culture, and the various religious sites from different faiths and communities. I was inspired again, when I had the opportunity to visit the Secretariat – the birthplace of modern Burma; the blueprint for…